James Stevens considers a problem sent in by a Yachting Monthly reader who asks whether they would set sail if...

You may never have heard of agonic and isogonic lines, but they are the secret behind what your compass tells...

There’s a lot to think about when planning an Atlantic crossing, but Simon Hardaker found breaking it down helped make...

Martin Watts explains how to reduce the friction on the reefing lines of newer yachts and improve your single-line reefing...

James Stevens considers a problem sent in by a Yachting Monthly reader who asks whether they should cross an ocean...

Setting off on a sail is easy, but planning a cruise that keeps your options open and ensures the enjoyment...

Mooring fore and aft can be a fiddly process, never more so than in Cornwall’s Polperro. If you can do...

Making your yacht as easy to see as possible makes collision avoidance much easier for large vessels, says merchant seaman...

To go sailing in Italy is a must for every sailor. Italy is one of the most versatile and attractive...

James Stevens considers a problem sent in by a Yachting Monthly reader who asks whether they should risk a short...

While the Caribbean Islands are generally a very safe destination, high-profile incidents can quickly leave travellers wondering what lurks beneath...

Dear sailors and sailing lovers! Looking for some fresh ideas on what simple meals to prepare during your sailing holiday?...

Sailing apps can be very useful while at sea. Technology has advanced so much that we can now fully relax...

Whenever I am asked to describe a sailing holiday, I find myself somewhat challenged. That’s probably because I have a...

No-one wants to end up in a liferaft, but if push comes to shove, your chances of survival are greatly...

James Stevens considers a problem sent in by a Yachting Monthly reader who asks how to deal with an unwell...

Ivar Dedekam author of Illustrated Sail & Rig Tuning gives his guide on tensioning a yacht's wire or rod rigging...

Theo Stocker is put through his paces on an RYA Yachtmaster Offshore prep week, before taking the exam itself. Find...

Mike Morgan offers advice on how to improve power management on a yacht and preserve precious amps for those that...

In an age of digital navigation and walk ashore pontoons, how hard can the RYA Yachtmaster Offshore be? Theo Stocker...

James Stevens considers a problem sent in by a Yachting Monthly reader who asks how to to avoid this collision...

Rigging a preventer or using a boom brake is just good seamanship when sailing downwind, but doing so badly is...

A sailing newbie moves her hands from the keyboard to the furling line, surfing learning curves. Jenny Jasper dives into...

Accident reports make sobering reading, but if we want to sail downwind safely, then it pays to learn from gybes...

It's common practise for racing sailors, but marking your lines is crucial even if you are an occasional cruising sailor...

Ken Endean looks back on the boats he has owned over 50 years and explains why the hull lines of...

James Stevens considers a problem sent in by a Yachting Monthly reader who asks how to rig a yacht's mooring...

Sometimes, rather than knowing where you are, it’s easier to know where you aren’t, says Justin Morton in his guide...

It seemed odd when container vessels mysteriously started keeping clear of Peter Webb’s yacht, but the AIS-related answer only appeared...

Nick Quirke answered the call for some adventurous hands-on schooner training, with no experience necessary to sail around 3,500 miles...